The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation is a private foundation based in Keller, Texas. Its Uplift Gift and Rising Tide Gift programs describe support for projects benefiting women and girls, educational initiatives, and general or emergency humanitarian aid.
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation gave $584K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $583,700
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,925
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $79,350
- Total assets
- $9,641,667
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists the foundation as the contact and refers to Exhibit 1 for application form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- See Exhibit 1.
- Deadline
- See Exhibit 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation
Mailing address: 764 Bandit Trl, Keller, TX 76248
Phone: (817) 883-5526
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation
Who The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($400K). Together the top 4 received $584K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 73 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (69%), Washington, D.C. (18%), Arkansas (9%), and Texas (4%). The foundation is based in Keller, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $577K (2020) to $972K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $584K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| CFP Board of Standards Washington, DC | General Support | $105,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Support | $53,700 |
| Cancer Care Services Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,641,667 | $1,124,527 | $1,087,475 | $583,700 | 4 | $997,195 | $1,038,016 | $789,057 |
| 2023 | $9,584,767 | $878,214 | $1,388,976 | $949,500 | 8 | $1,203,250 | $793,090 | $721,184 |
| 2022 | $9,929,814 | $224,468 | $1,138,695 | $972,025 | 16 | $1,014,936 | $155,626 | $728,493 |
| 2021 | $11,744,247 | $643,461 | $866,323 | $721,525 | 25 | $764,974 | $592,592 | $791,503 |
| 2020 | $12,154,254 | $526,299 | $749,838 | $576,750 | 20 | — | $496,472 | $676,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $789K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s program descriptions identify support for women and girls, education, and humanitarian aid. The Uplift Gift program is described as supporting transformative projects for women and girls, while the Rising Tide Gift description refers to humanitarian aid and educational initiatives.
Among its 2024 grantees, Cancer Care Services received $25,000. The organization describes its mission as supporting cancer patients, caring for caregivers, and empowering survivors to reduce the impact of cancer in Tarrant County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 4 grants totaling $583,700. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $79,350. Recipients included Doctors Without Borders ($400,000), CFP Board of Standards ($105,000), Heifer International ($53,700), and Cancer Care Services ($25,000). Each grant was listed for general support.
The foundation lists two active gifting programs: the Uplift Gift Grant, with awards up to $55,000, and the Rising Tide Gift Grant, with awards up to $400,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marinda Diesslin as president; Sally Diesslin as vice president/secretary; Carol Crochet and Belinda Odell as directors; Matthew Motet McCord as executive director; and David Diesslin as chair.
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation is led by Matthew Motet McCord, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Motet McCord
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $152K (2024)
marinda Diesslin
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Crochet
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Odell
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Diesslin
Vice President & Secretary
Member & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: David H. Diesslin (2020–2024) — Chair · Filing note: Term ended 042021
- Former: Edie Peplinski (2022–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Norman Rocky Farr (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Carol Crochet Eff (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Edie Peplinski Eff (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Norman Rocky Farr Eff (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: marinda hollar (2020) — Member & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $152K, to Matthew Motet McCord (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation
How much does The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation give each year?
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation gave $584K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $950K across 8 grants.
What is The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $79,350, and its average grant was $145,925, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation give grants?
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Arkansas (9%).
Does The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation?
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $997K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $789K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s program descriptions identify support for women and girls, education, and humanitarian aid. The Uplift Gift program is described as supporting transformative projects for women and girls, while the Rising Tide Gift description refers to humanitarian aid and educational initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation's EIN?
The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4319263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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